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Kaiser Permanente reaches $46 million settlement over data breach — how to file your claim
By Anthony Spadafora published
Kaiser Permanente has settled a class-action lawsuit over claims personal data and health info was exposed through its websites and apps.

This Microsoft Copilot vulnerability only requires a single click, and your personal data could be stolen
By Amber Bouman published
The Reprompt attack uses Copilot to steal victims personal information.

This is the one IDShield feature nobody talks about — but everybody needs
By Amber Bouman published
IDShield is an identity theft protection service that has a hidden feature that could save your reputation.

Windscribe forms privacy alliance to bring security tools to users
By Aleksandar Stevanović published
Windscribe has teamed up with four privacy-first services to build a decentralized toolkit for users who want more control over their digital lives

Microsoft's first Patch Tuesday of 2026 fixes over 100 bugs and one active zero-day flaw — don't wait to update your PC
By Amber Bouman published
Microsoft if back with its first round of Patch Tuesday updates for the new year which fix 114 security flaws in total.

We put the best identity theft protection to the test to protect your entire digital life — these are the services I recommend
By Amber Bouman last updated
The best identity theft protection protects your personal information from hackers and scammers but also helps you quickly recover from identity theft.

Even jail can't stop scammers as nationwide vishing scam stole nearly $500K from behind bars — everything you need to know
By Amber Bouman last updated
Two inmates used vishing tactics from behind bars to steal almost half a million dollars from victims worried they were missing jury duty.

Instagram denies data breach of 17 million users after password reset email wave — here's what to do next
By Kaycee Hill published
Instagram denied a data breach after mass password reset emails were sent by an external party over the weekend, with the company fixing the issue while maintaining accounts remain secure.
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